2008 U.S. Economic Events & Analysis
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Help Wanted Index
Definition
The help wanted index is a monthly index of the number of lines of help-wanted advertising in 51 major newspapers from around the country. This index indicates strength or weakness in the labor market.  Why Investors Care

Released on 2/28/08 For Jan 2008
Help-Wanted Index - Level
 Actual 21  
 Previous 22  

Highlights
The help-wanted index continues its glacial slide, down 1 point in January to 21 to reflect a softening jobs market and softening demand for newspaper advertising.

2008 Release Schedule
Released On: 1/31 2/28 3/27 4/24 5/29 6/26
Released For: Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May


 
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